Meeting and Workshop on #ChildRightsProtection @ChildlineIndiaFoundation @CHILDLINE1098 @ministryWCD @MinistryWCD

23 March 2021, Barhi (Hazaribag): Under the programme of Childline 1098 with support of Childline India Foundation-Mumbai, NBJK run Childline Sub-Centre, Chauparan has organized a meeting of Block Level Child Protection Committee-cum-Block Level Childline Advisory Council at the auditorium of Barhi block headquarters. The meeting was inaugurated by Mrs. Aruna Kumari (BDO, Barhi), Mr. Prabhu Nath Sharma (Treasurer, NBJK) and other govt. officers in presence of around 100 Anganbadi workers.

Mr. Prabhu Nath Sharma has briefed about child rights protection program being implemented at district level and said about the initiative by Childline 1098 to protect child rights. He appealed to call 1098 if one finds any sick, shelterless, exploited or harassed child. Childline works to reinstate children’s rights for survival, development, protection & participation, he said. Also Mrs. Sujata Kumari (CDPO, Barhi), Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma (BEEO, Barhi), Child Welfare Police Officer-Barhi and others have discussed upon the issue of child rights.

Mr. Narayan Rajak (Team Member, Childline Sub-Centre, Chauparan) informed the Anganbadi workers about formation and responsibilities of village level child protection committees. Mrs. Maya Mishra (Team Member) has anchored the dais and vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Virendra Sinha (Team Leader). Also Mr. Navratna Pandey, Mrs. Poonam Kumari (Both Team Members, Childline Sub-Centre, Chauparan), Mrs. Sunita Kumari, Mrs. Nibha and Mrs. Ranjita Kumari (All Anganbadi Supervisors) have contributed to the event.

Before this on 19th March, a workshop upon Child Rights Protection took place at Padma block office premises. Mr. Chandan Kumar (BDO, Padma), Mr. Chandra Kumar (City Coordinator, Childline), Ms Shweta Kumari (Colab. Office) and others have participated in the workshop.